What are the health risks associated with artificial flavoring, diacetyl?
What are the health risks associated with artificial flavoring, diacetyl?
A major health risk associated with an artificial butter flavoring called Diacetyl is "popcorn lung," which can be very dangerous and toxic to the lungs. In this video, pediatrician Alan Greene, MD, explains the health concerns about this flavoring.
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